Savannah to get ABA team?

Savannah State alums own league franchise

Two former Savannah State University men's basketball players are looking to bring professional hoops to SSU Tiger Arena. Brothers Levi and Mark Williams have purchased an expansion franchise in the minor league American Basketball Association for the Savannah market. They would like the Savannah Pride to play this upcoming season starting in December, preferably at their old gymnasium.

"I had the opportunity to put a team in four, five places," said Levi Williams, 28, who played for the Tigers from 1998-02. "I think Savannah is a basketball town and a wonderful city. The people in Savannah really grab hold and take to things that represent them in a good way."

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